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Tottenham resident wins big in Sault St. Marie hospital draw

May 21, 2026   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

A Tottenham resident won it big in a hospital foundation 50/50 draw.
Maciej Grabowski won the $75,650 jackpot in the Sault Area Hospital Foundation 50/50 draw on April 30.
Maciej’s lucky number – A-607667544 – was drawn electronically, and he was called immediately.
Maciej could hardly believe the good news.

After taking the number and asking for it to be repeated, he was overwhelmed with gratitude.
As a regular supporter of the SAHF 50/50 draw, Maciej said he never expected to get the winning call.
“I didn’t believe it at first. Everyone told me to sleep on it, but I could barely sleep that night,” he said.
Maciej moved to Canada from Poland 37 years ago and built a life for his family through hard work and determination.

He did whatever it took to make sure his children had the opportunities to succeed – including working two jobs to support them through university.

“I always said that my top priority is my kids’ education,” he shared. “I wanted them to have a better life and this win can make it happen. It feels like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. Now I can help them focus on their education without worrying as much.”

Maciej wasn’t the only winner this month. Another person won $10,000 on April 16.

“Stories like Maciej’s show how far the impact of our 50/50 extends,” said Teresa Martone, Executive Director for Sault Area Hospital Foundation. “While this month’s jackpot is making a big difference for a family in southern Ontario, it also supports the patients and families who rely on Sault Area Hospital right here in our community. It’s a reminder that we can all win when we support local healthcare.”

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